We are a motivated and enthusiastic specialist respiratory team who provide the patients of South Manchester with patient-centred, holistic, safe and effective care.

We provide acute and chronic support for COPD patients registered with a South Manchester GP to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and promote self-management in the community. Our pulmonary rehabilitation service is for patients with COPD, Bronchiectasis, Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) and Asthma with fixed airways.

Acute and Chronic Disease Management (CDM)

Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of COPD (radiological and/ or spirometry) and are registered with a South Manchester GP can be provided with acute and chronic support. Referrals are accepted from primary, secondary, and tertiary care services.

We aim to bring the hospital into the patient’s own home by reviewing symptoms face to face. During assessments, we may collect samples, review chest clearance and inhaler technique, and assess for short-term nebuliser loan. This can help guide treatment to avoid unnecessary prescriptions of antibiotics and steroids. The aim is to prevent hospital admissions and work collaboratively with GPs and community services to optimise the patients care within the community.

Once patients have been reviewed by our service, they are provided with our contact details and have lifelong support for future exacerbations.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a 6-week course of exercise and education designed to help patients take control of their condition. This service is for patients with COPD, ILD, Bronchiectasis or Asthma with fixed airways disease. The classes are twice a week and consist of varied exercises supervised by registered healthcare professionals.

The aim of the course is to help manage daily symptoms and cope with breathlessness, whilst getting stronger and fitter at the same time. We provide education on: flare up management, inhalers, breathlessness management, nutrition, chest clearance and much more.

If you have a lung condition and feel you would benefit from a course of pulmonary rehabilitation, ask your healthcare professional for a referral.

Inpatient Reviews

If a patient is admitted to Wythenshawe Hospital with an exacerbation of their COPD or Asthma, the Community Respiratory Team will review them on the ward to provide education and support with their condition. This can include:

• Inhaler technique and optimisation.
• Arranging for post-discharge follow-up to avoid further admissions.
• Inpatient long-term oxygen (LTOT) assessments.
• Provide an ‘Early Supported Discharge’ (ESD) service for patients with COPD, to reduce length of stay and prevent re-admission.
• Short-term nebuliser loans for patients with COPD.

Contact information

Email: mft.communityrespiratoryteam@nhs.net
Phone: 0161 998 7070 and ask for South Manchester Community Respiratory Team or 07884 753 800

Opening hours

Monday to Sunday including bank holidays, 8am to 6pm.

Social Media

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For North Manchester GP registered patients please contact: 0161 720 4709

For Central Manchester GP registered patients please contact: 0161 276 6035

Breathe Better, Get Together wellbeing group

Manchester Active Breathe Better Get Together (youtube.com)

Keep Active, Breathe Better (formally Pulmonary Rehabilitation)

MCRactive (formally PARS)

For North Manchester GP registered patients please contact: 0161 720 4709

For Central Manchester GP registered patients please contact: 0161 276 6035